Helen Thomas: how Covid and the “velocity of people” will shape our economic future

The latest UK wages data will add pressure on the BoE to push interest rates even higher.

By Nicole García Mérida Published 15 August 23

It’s not just companies that are eking out an existence, says Max King. The state is in the twilight zone too.

By Max King Published 15 August 23

The downgrade in America’s credit rating was much criticised by the US government, says Alex Rankine. But was it a long time coming?

By Alex Rankine Published 15 August 23

Gross domestic product increased by 0.2% in the second quarter and by 0.5% in June

By Pedro Gonçalves Published 11 August 23

The Bank has hiked rates from 5% to 5.25%, marking the 14th increase in a row. We explain what it means for savers and homeowners - and whether more rate rises are on the horizon

By Ruth Emery Published 3 August 23

Stubborn inflation fuels wage growth, hitting a 20-year record high. But unemployment jumps

By Vaishali Varu Published 11 July 23

Inflation was unmoved at 8.7% in the 12 months to May. What does this ‘sticky’ rate of inflation mean for your money?

By John Fitzsimons Published 21 June 23

Was the VICE bankruptcy inevitable? We look into how the once multibillion-dollar came crashing down.

By Jane Lewis Published 14 June 23